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Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on fluorinated greenhouse gases and repealing Regulation (EC) No 842/2006 (Text with EEA relevance)
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a Based on the Fourth Assessment Report adopted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, unless otherwise indicated. | |||
Substance | GWPa | ||
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Industrial designation | Chemical name(Common name) | Chemical formula | |
Section 1: Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) | |||
HFC-23 | trifluoromethane (fluoroform) | CHF3 | 14 800 |
HFC-32 | difluoromethane | CH2F2 | 675 |
HFC-41 | fluoromethane (methyl fluoride) | CH3F | 92 |
HFC-125 | pentafluoroethane | CHF2CF3 | 3 500 |
HFC-134 | 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane | CHF2CHF2 | 1 100 |
HFC-134a | 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane | CH2FCF3 | 1 430 |
HFC-143 | 1,1,2-trifluoroethane | CH2FCHF2 | 353 |
HFC-143a | 1,1,1-trifluoroethane | CH3CF3 | 4 470 |
HFC-152 | 1,2-difluoroethane | CH2FCH2F | 53 |
HFC-152a | 1,1-difluoroethane | CH3CHF2 | 124 |
HFC-161 | fluoroethane (ethyl fluoride) | CH3CH2F | 12 |
HFC-227ea | 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane | CF3CHFCF3 | 3 220 |
HFC-236cb | 1,1,1,2,2,3-hexafluoropropane | CH2FCF2CF3 | 1 340 |
HFC-236ea | 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoropropane | CHF2CHFCF3 | 1 370 |
HFC-236fa | 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane | CF3CH2CF3 | 9 810 |
HFC-245ca | 1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoropropane | CH2FCF2CHF2 | 693 |
HFC-245fa | 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane | CHF2CH2CF3 | 1 030 |
HFC-365 mfc | 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane | CF3CH2CF2CH3 | 794 |
HFC-43-10 mee | 1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane | CF3CHFCHFCF2CF3 | 1 640 |
Section 2: Perfluorocarbons (PFCs) | |||
PFC-14 | tetrafluoromethane (perfluoromethane, carbon tetrafluoride) | CF4 | 7 390 |
PFC-116 | hexafluoroethane (perfluoroethane) | C2F6 | 12 200 |
PFC-218 | octafluoropropane (perfluoropropane) | C3F8 | 8 830 |
PFC-3-1-10 (R-31-10) | decafluorobutane (perfluorobutane) | C4F10 | 8 860 |
PFC-4-1-12 (R-41-12) | dodecafluoropentane (perfluoropentane) | C5F12 | 9 160 |
PFC-5-1-14 (R-51-14) | tetradecafluorohexane (perfluorohexane) | C6F14 | 9 300 |
PFC-c-318 | octafluorocyclobutane (perfluorocyclobutane) | c-C4F8 | 10 300 |
Section 3: Other perfluorinated compounds | |||
sulphur hexafluoride | SF6 | 22 800 |
a Based on the Fourth Assessment Report adopted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, unless otherwise indicated. | ||
b GWP according to the Report of the 2010 Assessment of the Scientific Assessment Panel (SAP) of the Montreal Protocol, Tables 1-11, citing two peer-reviewed scientific references. http://ozone.unep.org/Assessment_Panels/SAP/Scientific_Assessment_2010/index.shtml | ||
c Default value, global warming potential not yet available. | ||
d Minimum value according to the Fourth Assessment Report adopted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. | ||
Substance | GWPa | |
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Common name/industrial designation | Chemical formula | |
Section 1: Unsaturated hydro(chloro)fluorocarbons | ||
HFC-1234yf | CF3CF = CH2 | 4 Fn b |
HFC-1234ze | trans — CHF = CHCF3 | 7 Fn 2 |
HFC-1336mzz | CF3CH = CHCF3 | 9 |
HCFC-1233zd | C3H2ClF3 | 4,5 |
HCFC-1233xf | C3H2ClF3 | 1 Fn c |
Section 2: Fluorinated ethers and alcohols | ||
HFE-125 | CHF2OCF3 | 14 900 |
HFE-134 (HG-00) | CHF2OCHF2 | 6 320 |
HFE-143a | CH3OCF3 | 756 |
HCFE-235da2 (isofluorane) | CHF2OCHClCF3 | 350 |
HFE-245cb2 | CH3OCF2CF3 | 708 |
HFE-245fa2 | CHF2OCH2CF3 | 659 |
HFE-254cb2 | CH3OCF2CHF2 | 359 |
HFE-347 mcc3 (HFE-7000) | CH3OCF2CF2CF3 | 575 |
HFE-347pcf2 | CHF2CF2OCH2CF3 | 580 |
HFE-356pcc3 | CH3OCF2CF2CHF2 | 110 |
HFE-449sl (HFE-7100) | C4F9OCH3 | 297 |
HFE-569sf2 (HFE-7200) | C4F9OC2H5 | 59 |
HFE-43-10pccc124 (H-Galden 1040x) HG-11 | CHF2OCF2OC2F4OCHF2 | 1 870 |
HFE-236ca12 (HG-10) | CHF2OCF2OCHF2 | 2 800 |
HFE-338pcc13 (HG-01) | CHF2OCF2CF2OCHF2 | 1 500 |
HFE-347mmy1 | (CF3)2CFOCH3 | 343 |
2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropanol | CF3CF2CH2OH | 42 |
bis(trifluoromethyl)-methanol | (CF3)2CHOH | 195 |
HFE-227ea | CF3CHFOCF3 | 1 540 |
HFE-236ea2 (desfluoran) | CHF2OCHFCF3 | 989 |
HFE-236fa | CF3CH2OCF3 | 487 |
HFE-245fa1 | CHF2CH2OCF3 | 286 |
HFE 263fb2 | CF3CH2OCH3 | 11 |
HFE-329 mcc2 | CHF2CF2OCF2CF3 | 919 |
HFE-338 mcf2 | CF3CH2OCF2CF3 | 552 |
HFE-338mmz1 | (CF3)2CHOCHF2 | 380 |
HFE-347 mcf2 | CHF2CH2OCF2CF3 | 374 |
HFE-356 mec3 | CH3OCF2CHFCF3 | 101 |
HFE-356mm1 | (CF3)2CHOCH3 | 27 |
HFE-356pcf2 | CHF2CH2OCF2CHF2 | 265 |
HFE-356pcf3 | CHF2OCH2CF2CHF2 | 502 |
HFE 365 mcf3 | CF3CF2CH2OCH3 | 11 |
HFE-374pc2 | CHF2CF2OCH2CH3 | 557 |
- (CF2)4CH (OH)- | 73 | |
Section 3: Other perfluorinated compounds | ||
perfluoropolymethylisopropyl-ether (PFPMIE) | CF3OCF(CF3)CF2OCF2OCF3 | 10 300 |
nitrogen trifluoride | NF3 | 17 200 |
trifluoromethyl sulphur pentafluoride | SF5CF3 | 17 700 |
perfluorocyclopropane | c-C3F6 | 17 340Fn d |
The GWP of a mixture is calculated as a weighted average, derived from the sum of the weight fractions of the individual substances multiplied by their GWP, unless otherwise specified, including substances that are not fluorinated greenhouse gases.
where % is the contribution by weight with a weight tolerance of +/– 1 %.
For example: applying the formula to a blend of gases consisting of 60 % dimethyl ether, 10 % HFC-152a and 30 % isobutane:
→ Total GWP = 13,9
The GWP of the following non-fluorinated substances are used to calculate the GWP of mixtures. For other substances not listed in this annex a default value of 0 applies.
a Based on the Fourth Assessment Report adopted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, unless otherwise indicated. | |||
b Substance not listed in the Fourth Assessment Report adopted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, default value on the basis of the GWPs of other hydrocarbons. | |||
Substance | GWPa | ||
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Common name | Industrial designation | Chemical Formula | |
methane | CH4 | 25 | |
nitrous oxide | N2O | 298 | |
dimethyl ether | CH3OCH3 | 1 | |
methylene chloride | CH2Cl2 | 9 | |
methyl chloride | CH3Cl | 13 | |
chloroform | CHCl3 | 31 | |
ethane | R-170 | CH3CH3 | 6 |
propane | R-290 | CH3CH2CH3 | 3 |
butane | R-600 | CH3CH2CH2CH3 | 4 |
isobutane | R-600a | CH(CH3)2CH3 | 3 |
pentane | R-601 | CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3 | 5b |
isopentane | R-601a | (CH3)2CHCH2CH3 | 5b |
ethoxyethane (diethyl ether) | R-610 | CH3CH2OCH2CH3 | 4 |
methyl formate | R-611 | HCOOCH3 | 25 |
hydrogen | R-702 | H2 | 6 |
ammonia | R-717 | NH3 | 0 |
ethylene | R-1150 | C2H4 | 4 |
propylene | R-1270 | C3H6 | 2 |
cyclopentane | C5H10 | 5b |
The maximum quantity referred to in Article 15(1) shall be calculated by applying the following percentages to the annual average of the total quantity placed on the market into the Union during the period from 2009 to 2012. From 2018 onwards, the maximum quantity referred to in Article 15(1) shall be calculated by applying the following percentages to the annual average of the total quantity placed on the market into the Union during period 2009 to 2012, and subsequently subtracting the amounts for exempted uses according to Article 15(2), on the basis of available data.
Years | Percentage to calculate the maximum quantity of hydrofluorocarbons to be placed on the market and corresponding quotas |
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2015 | 100 % |
2016–17 | 93 % |
2018–20 | 63 % |
2021–23 | 45 % |
2024–26 | 31 % |
2027–29 | 24 % |
2030 | 21 % |
The maximum quantity, reference values and quotas for placing hydrofluorocarbons on the market referred to in Articles 15 and 16 shall be calculated as the aggregated quantities of all types of hydrofluorocarbons, expressed in tonne(s) of CO2 equivalent.
The calculation of reference values and quotas for placing hydrofluorocarbons on the market referred to in Articles 15 and 16 shall be based on the quantities of hydrofluorocarbons producers and importers have placed on the market in the Union during the reference or allocation period but excluding quantities of hydrofluorocarbons for the usage referred to in Article 15(2) during the same period, on the basis of available data.
Transactions referred to in point (c) of Article 15(2) shall be verified in accordance with Article 19(6) regardless of the quantities involved.
Each undertaking for which a reference value has been established receives a quota corresponding to 89 % of the reference value multiplied by the percentage indicated in Annex V for the respective year.
The sum of the quotas allocated under point 1 is subtracted from the maximum quantity for the given year set out in Annex V to determine the quantity to be allocated to undertakings for which no reference value has been established and which have submitted a declaration under Article 16(2) (quantity to be allocated in step 1 of the calculation).
Each undertaking receives an allocation corresponding to the quantity requested in its declaration, but no more than a pro-rata share of the quantity to be allocated in step 1.
The pro-rata share is calculated by dividing 100 by the number of undertakings that have submitted a declaration. The sum of the quotas allocated in step 1 is subtracted from the quantity to be allocated in step 1 to determine the quantity to be allocated in step 2.
Each undertaking that has not obtained 100 % of the quantity requested in its declaration in step 1 receives an additional allocation corresponding to the difference between the quantity requested and the quantity obtained in step 1. However, this must not exceed the pro-rata share of the quantity to be allocated in step 2.
The pro-rata share is calculated by dividing 100 by the number of undertakings eligible for an allocation in step 2. The sum of the quotas allocated in step 2 is subtracted from the quantity to be allocated in step 2 to determine the quantity to be allocated in step 3.
Step 2 is repeated until all requests are satisfied or the remaining quantity to be allocated in the next phase is less than 500 tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
For the allocation of quotas for 2015 to 2017 the sum of the quotas allocated under points 1 and 2 is subtracted from the maximum quantity for the given year set out in Annex V to determine the quantity to be allocated to undertakings for which a reference value has been established and that have submitted a declaration under Article 16(4).
The allocation mechanism set out under points 2.1 and 2.2 applies.
For the allocation of quotas for 2018 and every year thereafter, undertakings that have submitted a declaration under Article 16(4) shall be treated in the same way as undertakings that have submitted a declaration under Article 16(2).
the total quantity of each substance listed in Annexes I and II it has produced in the Union, identifying the main categories of application in which the substance is used;
the quantities of each substance listed in Annex I and, where applicable, Annex II it has placed on the market in the Union, specifying separately quantities placed on the market for feedstock uses, direct exports, producing metered dose inhalers for the delivery of pharmaceutical ingredients, use in military equipment and use in the etching of semiconductor material or the cleaning of chemical vapour deposition chambers within the semiconductor manufacturing sector;
the quantities of each substance listed in Annexes I and II that have been recycled, reclaimed and destroyed, respectively;
any stocks held at the beginning and the end of the reporting period;
any authorisation to use quota, specifying relevant quantities, for the purpose of Article 14.
the quantity of each substance listed in Annex I and, where applicable, Annex II it has imported into the Union, identifying the main categories of application in which the substance is used, specifying separately quantities placed on the market for destruction, feedstock uses, direct exports, producing metered dose inhalers for the delivery of pharmaceutical ingredients, use in military equipment and use in the etching of semiconductor material or the cleaning of chemical vapour deposition chambers within the semiconductor manufacturing sector;
the quantities of each substance listed in Annexes I and II that have been recycled, reclaimed and destroyed, respectively;
any authorisation to use quota, specifying relevant quantities, for the purpose of Article 14;
any stocks held at the beginning and the end of the reporting period.
the quantities of each substance listed in Annexes I and II that it has exported from the Union other than to be recycled, reclaimed or destroyed;
any quantities of each substance listed in Annexes I and II that it has exported from the Union to be recycled, reclaimed and destroyed, respectively.
the quantities of each substance listed in Annexes I and II destroyed, including the quantities of those substances contained in products or equipment;
any stocks of each substance listed in Annexes I and II waiting to be destroyed, including the quantities of those substances contained in products or equipment;
the technology used for the destruction of the substances listed in Annexes I and II.
the categories of the products or equipment containing substances listed in Annexes I and II;
the number of units;
any quantities of each substance listed in Annexes I and II contained in the products or equipment.
Regulation (EC) No 842/2006 | This Regulation |
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Article 1 | Article 1 |
Article 2 | Article 2 |
Article 3(1) | Article 3(2) and (3) |
Article 3(2), first subparagraph | Article 4(1), (2) and (3) |
Article 3(2), second subparagraph | Article 3(3), second subparagraph |
Article 3(2), third subparagraph | — |
Article 3(3) | Article 5(1) |
Article 3(4) | Article 4(3) |
Article 3(5) | Article 4(4) |
Article 3(6) | Article 6(1) and (2) |
Article 3(7) | Article 4(5) |
Article 4(1) | Article 8(1) |
Article 4(2) | Article 8(2) |
Article 4(3) | Article 8(3) |
Article 4(4) | — |
Article 5(1) | Article 10(5) and (12) |
Article 5(2), first sentence | Article 10(1), (2) and (6) |
Article 5(2), second sentence | Article 10(10), first subparagraph |
Article 5(2), third sentence | Article 10(10), second subparagraph |
Article 5(3) | Article 3(4), first subparagraph and Article 10(3) |
Article 5(4) | Article 11(4) |
Article 5(5) | Article 10(13) |
Article 6(1) | Article 19(1) and Annex VII |
Article 6(2) | Article 19(7) |
Article 6(3) | Article 19(8) |
Article 6(4) | Article 20 and Article 6(2) |
Article 7(1), first subparagraph, first sentence | Article 12(1) first sentence |
Article 7(1), first subparagraph, second and third sentence | Article 12(2), (3) and (4) |
Article 7(1), second subparagraph | Article 12(13) |
Article 7(2) | Article 12(1), second sentence |
Article 7(3), first sentence | Article 12(14) |
Article 7(3), second sentence | Article 12(15) |
Article 8(1) | Article 13(1) |
Article 8(2) | Article 13(2) |
Article 9(1) | Article 11(1) |
Article 9(2) | — |
Article 9(3) | — |
Article 10 | 21(2) |
Article 11 | — |
Article 12 | Article 24 |
Article 13(1) | Article 25(1), first subparagraph |
Article 13(2) | Article 25(1), second subparagraph |
Article 14 | — |
Article 15 | Article 27 |
Annex I — Part 1 | Annex I |
Annex I — Part 2 | Annex IV |
Annex II | Annex III |
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